If you need to perform a clean install of Windows Vista you can do so in just a few steps. You can perform a clean install without an existing operating system or one with an existing operating system or install it on a partitioned drive.
You may have an option to "upgrade" your existing operating system to Windows Vista but this method is not recommended as it can create problems with hardware and drivers.
Ensure Your System Is Compatible With Windows Vista
Before you purchase the Windows Vista operating system be sure to check that your system is compatible. You may need more RAM or a larger hard … [Read more...]

Computers nowadays are designed to perfectly fit the users’ preferences. They have improved graphics, nicer looks and feel, classy interfaces, different themes and screensavers, and all those apps and features added to improve overall interface while using the computer. The desktop and all the icons can be customized into the user’s preferred color, size, transparency and more. It makes the computer look prettier and depicts ownership to the user. The computer then becomes more of a personal machine. Computer personalization is one of the hottest things users are so into nowadays. But improving these features in your computer also has its … [Read more...]

While many people can remember the days of dial-up modems and being shackled by physical wires, wireless Internet has become the standard for new home networks. Advancements in networking over the past two decades have provided the ability for more than one computer in a home to connect to the Internet at a time. Wireless networks also allow users to connect from anywhere within range of the router’s reach, giving users the luxury of checking their e-mail from their favorite spot on the couch.
Setting up a home wireless network is easier than ever. Here is a quick guide to get you started.
1. Check that your computer’s operating system … [Read more...]

Many of us have suffered from the annoying problem at some point or another. You decide that you don’t want to print a document after clicking the “Print” button, so you open up your printer’s print cache and try to cancel or delete the document. To your dismay, the document stays there, stubbornly refusing to be deleted. This, of course, clogs up your print queue and holds up all of your other printing projects.
As it turns out, there’s a simple and straightforward way to clear your print cache in Windows Vista—without restarting your computer. First, make sure you have Administrator privileges on your PC. Then simply follow these … [Read more...]

Since the inception of Microsoft, the company has created a series of operating systems under the name “Windows.” The most recent incarnations of Windows have been “Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows Vista,” with Vista being one of the more recent. Which each new incarnation of Windows Microsoft has not only improved past features but also innovated new ones. These innovations are what have allowed Microsoft to compete with newer operating systems such as Linux and Ubuntu, which are “Open Source,” which means free to download and use. Even though most Windows operating systems still cost to download the innovative features have … [Read more...]